United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
The first civilian trial of a Guatanamo detainee has come to its rip-roaring conclusion: a federal jury in Manhattan on Wednesday convicted Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani of one count of conspiracy in the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa -- and acquitted him on more than 280 other counts.
As John Yoo pointed out earlier, the Ghailani trial was supposed to be an easy one. We're talking about a man who confessed to orchestrating the embassy bombings, and identified a corroborating witness. Here was the perfect opportunity for Obama/Holder to justify their obsession with trying terrorists in civilian courts.
But the trial turned out to be -- surprise! -- a farce. That confession? Forget about it. That witness? Not allowed because Ghailani identified him during an interrogation during which Ghailani alleges that he was tortured. Of course, by the standards of the left, no doubt Ghailani was "tortured" in the sense that the CIA did not offer him a foot massage and macrobiotic luncheon.
Liberals are doing their best to cheer for this result as a victory for democracy. I say we call them and raise them. Let's direct some questions to President Obama:
- Since you're pleased with the Ghailani decision, shouldn't we also open up civilian courts to Bagram detainees (many more of them than the Gitmo crowd)?
- You have instructed the Army to Mirandize anyone captured in Afghanistan, right?
- You wouldn't object to having the federal government defend a class action by people injured in drone attacks?
And if you're not comfortable with these steps, please explain to the NY Times.
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Aug '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Call them and raise them indeed.
Call them stupid sonsab------s
and raise them up about six feet to drop them on their heads.
Thanks for nothing Holder.
Jul '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Mirandizing prisoners on the battle field. That one definitely goes on the top ten incompetent moments for the "Regime."
Oct '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Bringing us one step closer to "[Insert Republican candidate here] 1, Obama 0" in 2012.
Jul '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Simply inexcusable. Whom gods would destroy...
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
I think I see a way out. Future terrorist interrogations need to be conducted by the TSA. After Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani experienced a few "enhanced pat downs"--which could never be classified as "torture" since Obama is in charge--he would sing like a bird. And all statements to the TSA are fully admissible, aren't they?
As for the rest of us, perhaps the Supreme Court, noting the sexual overtones of the Groin Gropes, could rule that the airport screening area is the equivalent of a bedroom. Since privacy in the bedroom is an absolute right, domestic travelers would once again be free to board airliners unmolested, if that is their "choice."
Who's with me?
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Or at least like an alto tenor.
May '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Adam,
It's unclear to me why you've misleadingly trivialized the left's objections to torture as if they go claiming it happened anytime a prisoner is less than coddled. The actual methods that are subject to ideological disagreement include, for example, strapping someone to a table, blindfolding them, gagging them, putting a cloth over their face, and pouring water over it so that they become persuaded that they are drowning. Another tactic approved by the Bush Administration: "Walling," or repeatedly ramming someone's head into a wall.
Even giving you license to exaggerate, do you think that your characterization is fair?
Aug '10
Re: United States 1, Al Qaeda 280
Hey that picture- change the TSA guy to Lynndie and an orange jumpsuit on the passenger- Voilà ! Abu Ghraib International Airport Finally they're getting revenge for the relatively sophomoric human pyramids .